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Newspaper
Brainerd Dispatch
Location
Brainerd, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1894
Page
2
Brainerd dispatch notes that during Pericles era Greek shoemakers formed a social benevolent society to relieve poverty among members of their fraternity.
New Zealand appears largely insulated from the financial crisis hitting nearby Australian colonies. The text notes that the value of property held in England for charitable purposes exceeds the combined wealth of the six richest noble estates, underscoring a strong philanthropic asset base.
The myth of King Arthur and his round table endures as a relic seen in a southern England town. The text recalls 1826 Paris bakeries with inspectors checking loaf weight and dough purity. Ancient Egypt reportedly used varied axes chisels mallets and tools millennia before Christ.
The old method states piercing a pinhole in a board and using the diamond as a Jens to view the hole. If genuine you see one hole. if false you see two, indicating a counterfeit.
The article notes Queen Victoria's dislike of the odor from furs and sealskins. Companions on drives often must abandon paletots and muffs due to the scent, a recurring discomfort during excursions.
The latest City of London directory reports a surge in empty offices and unlet properties, signaling a depressed trading mood and weak demand in the commercial district. The increase in vacant spaces marks a notable shift in the local real estate and business climate.
The trustees of Lady Henry Somerset's estate petition the court to restrain her from shutting down all saloons on her property, challenging her leadership role in the temperance movement.
A Richmond acquaintance recalls General Early as a daily Bible reader and devout student in his later years, contrasting with his wartime nickname Lee's Bad Old Man.
An ad in the Danish government Gazette from Copenhagen advertises two large volcanoes for sale. They are described as the principal attractions of Teeland Island, priced at 400 apiece as requested by the owner.
Herman Wahl of New York won a six cent verdict against a man who pulled out Wahl's beard. The piece notes the market price of whiskers and hints at a price on Senator Pefter's head.
The Archbishops of Bologna Milan and Ferrari and Mgr Segna Assessor of the congregation of the holy office and Fr Steinhuber a Bavarian Jesuit have been officially notified they will receive red hats at the next consistory.
The proposal to record the history of feminine labor at the world’s fair prompts concern that the historian will suppress important aspects of women’s activity. It notes women’s ability to lead lively debates at the fair’s women’s bound displays.
Mine. Sarah Grand, born in Ireland to English parents, married at 16 to an army officer and became stepmother to two boys. She later spent years in China, Ceylon and Japan amid discussion of her work Treavenly Twins.
The excerpt laments human vulnerability during natural disasters noting that while air and tornados may be dodged, a convulsed earth offers no hope in an undeveloped aerial age. It concludes with a pitying view of the people of Geeces.
It is confidently believed that petroleum has been struck in Somersetshire England in quantities to repay mining. The discovery was made weeks ago and experts have since tested the region. Professor Redwood the chief petroleum expert in England says results exceed those seen in some American oil fields.
Since retirement Mr. Gladstone has received hundreds of tributes from admirers across the United Kingdom. Gifts include walking canes umbrellas a handsome armchair and other presents. The tributes are entirely spontaneous with no newspaper prompting.
A small New York West Side restaurant keeps its walls fully papered with play bills framed in oak. Portraits of actors and actresses hang close together, including a rare Ada Rehan engraving. The owner, son of a Newark restaurant keeper once favored by actors, spent 35 years collecting these items, displaying them for over two decades. Billy Birch, the retired minstrel, visits weekly, with other theater figures stopping by occasionally.
A man in a station house proclaims his arrest for striking a new line of thought. The exchange hints at tension between individual intellect and institutional control, framed as a provocative challenge to conventional thinking.
A summary notes Michigan Senator Palmer’s Washington residence purchase of 3200 dollars, Montana Senator Power’s tariff amendment, the death of mining magnate William McGarrahan in Washington, Olney proposing a government readjustment bill against the Union Pacific, House Judiciary considering Judge Sanborn in Great Northern strike, and Kentucky Representative Goodnight proposing a cabinet level department of public health led by a physician.
Notices report Audrey Britton and Edward Walton death notices, A W Terrell leave of absence in New York, Phoebe Couzins criticizes Isabella coins, Mark Twain publisher critique, I H Sothern serious illness in Reading, Straus bill against office seeker solicitation, ex Lieutenant Governor McBurney death, Robert Harris death, possible khedive visit, Jane Austen biographic note, and a Berlin journal claim about Louis Kossuth’s name.
A flood in Elmira New York endangers many, amid river crest and high water. A Greek earthquake causes extensive loss and destruction. A rail and street accidents claim several lives including Keutz Illinois and Rockford Michigan. A shipwreck near Winscott with crew saved. Fatalities in Decatur funeral incident and Keokuk roof fall. A blindness suddenness strikes Maj. McDonald. Welsh family tragedy linked to Williamsport railroad.
A wide array of violent and economic incidents appear in a late bulletin with Turk Murphy jailed in Peoria for counterfeiting, Henry Armbruster’s suicide in Illinois, several arsons and killings in Iowa and Alabama, a string of bank and political crimes, and ongoing labor strife in Minnesota and the Ruhr era era like notes.
W A Richey bound over in Richmond Indiana for forging Standard Paving Company checks. Henry Schrutt captured in Hillsdale Michigan after escaping Jackson prison. John Ness and James Couch of Chicago arrested in Dubuque Iowa claiming aim to shoot Indians. Columbus Indiana juror Anderson Griffey held for contempt. Winchester Ohio school fight leaves Nathan Mansfield dead and Ed Carroll jailed. William Lohman of Brooklyn embezzlement case arrested in Toronto. Escapee attempts in Perry Oklahoma jail include Otto Riley and Wright Manly.
Across Europe and beyond reports show Greece shaken by earthquakes with heavy loss of life. In Portugal the cholera surge prompts telegraph stoppages and foreign doctors. Berlin notes mass resignations among generals as reform push stirs. In Britain Labouchere proposes a two month delay law to finalize Commons bills and Lords amendments.
A Rocky Ford farmer sold pumpkins to a canning factory at the rate of SOC an acre. Borax plant equipment will ship to a field near Boyer's Sauch forty-six miles east of Lovelock Nevada. Gold output in Jackson and Josephine counties Oregon last year reached 1,000,000 with better prospects ahead. Ocean beach placer mining is under way from Moclips River to Boon Creek Washington. Baker City Dr. Democrat notes apples shipped to Omaha Kansas City and Denver netted $1.35 per boon. Bailey irrigation ditch in Oregon progresses with seven miles completed and 600 feet of flume built. Deep snow in the Olympic Mountains Washington pushed elk into Docewallops Valley Hood Canal where eight were killed. Justin A. Goodhue of Salt Lake City buys half interest in a large California mesa fruit farm near Delta Colorado planning 160 acres of large fruit and 32,000 vines of small fruit.
The Great Northern strike near St Paul and Minneapolis ends as arbitration yields the railway union demands. President Debs and Gov. Nelson had pressed mediation while Judge Sanborn kept injunctions permanent. The plan calls for trains to resume service with workers returning immediately.
Arbitration is rejected by Great Northern strikers as plans move toward a joint effort by St. Paul business groups to urge arbitration. Wages for engineers and firemen have been restored, while Eastern Minnesota workers remain on strike. Debs warns a settlement with shopmen and others may end the strike, but only if all employes are treated equally.
A special train carrying the First battalion and Third United States infantry from Fort Snelling reached Grand Forks at 2 am and camped east of the depot. The force will operate from Grand Forks with detachments to Devils Lake and other points as needed. Marshal Cronan greeted the arrival and warned Devils Lake forces are quiet but volatile and threaten to tear up tracks if trains operate.
The Great Northern strike is declared off and workers resume service after eighteen days of stoppage. The end appears to be a victory for America and prosperity.
Viva Castle, stepdaughter of ex congressman J N Castle of Stillwater, lies wounded in Beatford hotel with a bullet in the brain after a barber shop incident. Mrs. Blake confessed jealousy and fired at the victim then shot her husband. both suspects were detained as doctors assess recovery chances.
Quotations from grain and stock centers show wheat futures easing with nearby months lower, corn and oats softer, and Minneapolis closes mixed on May 2. Chicago cattle and hog receipts remain steady to firm with varied price ranges. St Paul reports steady hogs and active cattle with good demand and packer clearances indicated.
In Cleveland on May 2 a crowd of seven thousand unemployed workers marched from Monumental square. Trouble arose on the Central viaduct when a motorman refused to stop for the procession and a car was wrecked. Nearly 100 shots fired later as another car was halted. Several people were knocked down and injured by missiles.
In Clay county Iowa on May 2 an alert at Douglas Center cemetery reveals a grave had been dug on the wrong lot after the funeral of Mrs. Jacob Rudebaugh. Relatives moved the coffin to the Rudebaugh plot and found the grave robbed with no clue to the thief.
A Brooklyn Iowa man, FP Schriver, wanted in Iowa and Kansas City Missouri for alleged fraudulent land transactions totaling $6000, was arrested here after authorities had sought him for weeks. He had been receiving mail under the alias Littlefield & Co Box 36.
Joseph M Bride aged 38 was found dead in bed in West Superior on May 1. The flour mill worker died of heart failure. his relatives reside in Minneapolis.
Missisippi village Bolton suffers major blaze destroyng its business district. Location Vicksburg May 2 reports say the fire of incendiary origin caused about 850000 in losses.
Alma Wisconsin May 2 Miss Rosa Rumamell who was accidentally shot by her lover Robert Shilling a week ago died this morning after a week of suffering The young man is frantic with grief and guarded to prevent self harm Her mother has made no complaint to authorities Miss Rumamell was a prominent young lady eighteen years of age.
Election underway in Red Lake Falls Minnesota to decide if seven farmers inside the corporation limits will be detached. The detachment proposal appears likely to be defeated as seeding progresses and grain shows growth in the area.
Belgrade May 2 It is reported King Alexander will go abroad for several months and that his father ex king of Milan will act as regent.
Des Moines greets Kelly's industrial army amid hunger and rain. Coxey is escorted from the capitol steps after refusing to abandon plans for a protest, Browne is restrained, and Col. Jones is later arrested. The march proceeds toward a new camp on the city’s south side.
Gen James S Coxey commander in chief of the commonweal good roads army declares the nineteenth century march accomplished as 350 ragged marchers encamp near Brightwood in a circus like setup. crowds throng city streets while vendors ply ginger bread and lemonade under dusty skies. Coxey warns they will appeal to the highest court if denied a Capitol meeting and vows no revolution if defeated.
Washington May 1. Coxey's army will march past the White House and capitol tomorrow. Coxey warned police chief Maj. Moore that he will speak from the capitol steps or face arrest. If repulsed the marchers may enter grounds and speak beneath the Columbus statue, then be arrested. They plan a permanent camp at Second and MM streets southwest until Congress passes bills.
Ielena Mont May 1 Maj Discom with three companies of the twenty second infantry from Fort Keogh escorted Hegar's army into Helena at 9 am on a special train that left Torsythe at 9 pm yesterday. There were 331 prisoners taken to the fair grounds after a brief stop two miles west where troops pitched camp.
About 150 troopers from Fort Sherman join U S soldiers in Spokane at the Northern Pacific depot. Marshal Drake wired for troops to aid in keeping order at Puyallup where over 1000 commonwealers have camped. The train waits for orders and officials give no destination. Commonwealers in nearby group total 400 and plan to travel east tomorrow.
Helena Mont May 1 Hogan's army of 330 men arrived today on a special train in charge of Fort Keogh soldiers. The prisoners were taken to the fairgrounds two miles from the city and placed in camp under military guard.
May 2 reports Coxey's army paraded at the Washington capitol. Marshal Browne and Col Columbus Jones are jailed after tensions with police. A large crowd gathered as Coxey briefly slipped free from his carriage heading toward the capitol entrance.
A fire in Ashland Wisconsin gutted the Vaughan library and attached property after starting in the basement of J P Pools dry goods. The library and Pool's store suffered major losses with extensive insurance coverage and no fatalities reported. The blaze was controlled around 4 a.m. and damaged books and offices on upper floors.
In Minneapolis on April 30 Judge Russell confirmed the sale for 275000. The line, formerly owned by Northern Mill Co, was capitalized at 1000000 and later assigned to Northern Trust Co. Pillsbury & Co. held a collateral claim of 3250000 on the stock.
Rev. Dean William White reports that Satolli has ordered English as the language in all Catholic cathedral churches in America and designates St. Marys as the La Crosse cathedral. The decree targets the La Crosse diocese where English services are already held at least on Sundays in other cathedrals.
Chicago reports readiness for departure as the commonweal gymy plans to leave for Washington tomorrow. Visitors toured the barracks as generosity eased shortages of food and clothing, while supplies remain scarce and morale fluctuates.
In Chicago on April 29 a mass meeting led to a general strike by union painters and paper hangers against bosses who had locked workers out three weeks earlier. The action will affect most major shops in the city as 1560 to 2000 men walk out after rejecting a 35 cent per hour offer pending arbitration.
Robert Salmons of Dallas and James Howard of Butte were arrested by Treasury Agent W. J. Burns on Saturday after a raid on their lodgings. A quantity of metal and plaster of Paris molds was seized. They are believed to be the Same gang that operated in St. Joseph about a month ago.
The consular office reduced staff by forty seven workers effective today. The manufacturers division, housing many desks, is expected to be abolished within the month.
A Washington report details a dramatic Senate day with maneuvering and clashes over the tariff bill. Aldrich presses for a vote while Democratic respond with procedural exchanges. The battle ends in retreat as interest fades and the session closes.
Democratic senators pressed a sugar duty plan including 40 percent ad valorem on all sugar and an extra duty of a tenth of a cent on sugar from bounty countries, aimed at Germany. They also extended the sugar schedule to Jan 1 1905 to protect this season's bounty under McKinley law, responding to Louisiana senators. The senate resumed tariff bill consideration while no vote timetable emerged, as the House handled the army appropriation bill.
Washington reports friction as Senator Harris loses patience over delays to the tariff bill while Senator Hate blocks morning proceedings. In the House, Outhwaite pushes limits on adjutant general appointments and officer grades, with a Pickler amendment restricting army officers acting as Indian agents.
Washington May 2 The senate and house adjourned shortly after opening in respect for Senator Stockbridge. Democratic senators circulate a closure of debate circular drafted by Senator George urging an end to filibuster and faster tariff bill consideration. The move notes Republican opposition to delay while leaving details on closure to later decision.
A quartet of Mormon missionaries from Utah arrives in San Francisco on May 2. The four men and two women spread to New Zealand Tasmania New South Wales Samoa and Hawaii. They plan to proselytize mainly among white residents rather than South Sea island natives.
In Hot Springs M D Special Chris Meier, a local butcher, wandered into a canyon near Hiermosa and uncovered a pile of human bones. The skeleton was largely desiccated by sun and wind, with no clothing or identifiers remaining. The bones appear unusually large, suggesting a man of ginentic stature.
Special Captain Gibba of the bark Olympia reports from San Francisco that after 114 days from New York he saw a British bark about fifteen miles west of the Straits of Lemare. The vessel was high out of the water with rigging in fair condition. seafaring men suspect it may be the hull of the wrecked Crown of Italy or the John Noah from Baltimore bound for thir.
Pittsburg reports Special Senator Quay is gravely ill at his Beaver county residence with illness impacting public duties. Local officials coordinate medical care as family voices concern and updates are awaited.
James D Kay, one of Duluth Minnesota’s oldest and best known citizens, died this morning after a brief grip. He came to the head of the lakes in 1857 and lived in Duluth twenty five years, aged seventy three. He leaves a wife and two children and an estate of city lands and iron properties valued well over 1.5 million dollars. A cash offer of 500 thousand for part of his iron holdings was rejected less than a month ago. His son R C Ray is en route home from Southern California.
Gary South Dakota April 30. County commissioners and the county superintendent have set off a part of the school district in which Gary is situated against the desire of four-fifths of the voters of the district.
Robert Barber of Canton reports taking twelve bottles of Wood’s Pilla to cure ailments described as biliousness jaundice indigestion sick headache and weakness. He claims the medicine restored ability to walk attend daily work at a watch factory without a cane.
The St Louis Globe Democrat reports a railroad using ebony ties and a low grade silver ore as ballast on one line. The ore is unused for mining due to unprofitable yields, yet the lavish roadbed gives a striking impression alongside marble bridgework.
A New York Weekly piece humorously instructs Mrs De Science to record visitors names and note hoarseness in voices. It jokes that 900 types of bacteria lurk on visiting cards and warns colds are catching.
An offbeat exchange recalls a wedding scene in a tunnel where the bride and groom discuss a moment of hesitation and a kiss. The dialogue captures rustic humor and a playful mispronunciation that echoes colloquial speech.
Excerpt presents Edith and Nellie as former close confidants, with Mabel referenced as a past connection. The text hints at shifting loyalties and unclear relationships, framed in a brief dialogue style from a New York weekly publication.
In a clipped exchange, Mrs Grandis recalls enjoying the Faust performance while seated in a box wearing diamonds, noting the Swellers family stared from the parquet, as reported by Che cago Record.
A humor item notes Tommy Morgan in church refusing to take money when passed around, saying he wants money for his savings bank, attracting comment from Johnny and Mamma in a Chicago Inter Ocean feature.
A wedding dialogue remarks on speed and danger as the groom jokes he will not rush, noting in Essen's Krupp gun works 10,000 workers with average daily wages of SL cents.
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